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Dear Friends and Competitors,
This one-day event will have three-phases: (A) Dressage, (C) Cones, and (B) Marathon
including hazards.
Classes will include horses, ponies, and VSE (very small equines,) both singles and multiples.
Classes may be combined or split depending on the number of entries received.
You are encouraged to ask questions about any phase of this event.
The purpose of this event is two-fold: to provide a fun driving experience and to learn more
about Combined Driving. We are looking forward to this event and to having you with us.
If you are not bringing a horse, consider volunteering. You can still have fun and be part of
the action!
Thank you for participating.
Sincerely,
The Show Committee
20 Mile House CDT
Sunday, July 19, 2015
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE
8:00 A.M. Secretary’s Office open,
competitor packets available
8:30 A.M. Cones Course open for inspection
Marathon course open for inspection
9:00 A.M. Competition A, Dressage, starts
9:30 A.M. Competition C, Cones, starts
Noon Lunch
1:30 P.M. Competition B, Marathon, starts
(Please be at the marathon start gate
for a safety check 15 minutes before
your scheduled start time.)
4:00 P.M. Awards
JUDGES: DRESSAGE Simone Wendeler
Emmy Detlof
CONES Fred Wehrli
Entries close July 5, 2015
Please direct questions to Susan Tyler:
303-232-1742 (home)
303-915-9553 (cell)
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DIVISIONS AND CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING: Recommended for competitors beginning combined dr iving competition. It is an in-troduction to the sport for horse and driver. The tests acquaint competitors with the basic gaits, figures, and obstacles that are the foundation of all Combined Driving Events. Entries will drive ADS Training Level Dressage Test 4, 1994. The marathon will consist of no more than 4 obstacles with 3 gates each. Obstacles will not be timed individually, but time in the obstacles will count towards the total marathon time. Marathon speeds: Horses 13 kph; ponies 12 kph; small ponies 11 kph; VSE 9 kph. Cones speeds: Horses & ponies 180 mpm; VSE 160 mpm.; no cantering in any phase of the event, including cones.
PRELIMINARY: Recommended for horses and dr ivers with some pr ior competition exper ience and who would like to further their training experience and training program. The tests encourage devel-opment of basic gaits, obedience, suppleness and balance. Entries will drive ADS Preliminary Level Dressage Test 3, 1994. The marathon will consist of up to 4 timed obstacles with up to 4 gates. Marathon speeds: Horses 14 kph; ponies 13 kph; small ponies 12 kph; VSE 9 kph. Cones speeds: Horses & ponies 200 mpm; VSE 180 mpm.
GENERAL RULES PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING ENTRIES.
1. A bridle with reins attached and passed through the saddle terrets must be in place when ever a horse is put to a vehicle. Failure to comply will incur elimination.
2. The 20 Mile House Combined Driving Trial will be conducted and judged according to American Driving Society rules insofar as possible.
3. Neither the management of the event, the Organizing Committee, the Show Committee, nor the prop-erty owners of any property used during the event accept any responsibility for accidents, damage, injury or illness to the horses, owners, riders, driver, employees, attendants, spectators or any other person or property in connection with this competition.
4. HARNESS AND VEHICLES MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, uniform in appearance, and of an accepted style. Vehicles may have iron or solid rubber tires. Pneumatic tires will be allowed at all levels for Very Small Equines. Pneumatic tires will be allowed for horse and pony vehicles in Training Level only. Vehicles, harnesses or equipment that are found to be unsafe will not be allowed to compete or remain in use during the event.
5. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES! (Better yet, leave them home!)
6. ADS veterinary and cruelty rules will be observed. If during the show an animal is deemed unfit to continue, this decision, under the aegis of the judge, will be final.
7. Junior drivers under 14 years of age, except those driving VSE/miniature horses, must be accompanied in the carriage by a knowledgeable adult horseperson. Failure to comply will incur elimination.
8. A groom/navigator is required for all turn-outs on the marathon, except for VSE competitors aged 14 or older. Additional passengers are permitted. Groom/navigators must be at least 12 years of age.
9. Breeching and/or brakes are required for the marathon.
10. HARD HATS are required for the marathon.
11. Groom/navigators may ride more than once if scheduling permits. A driver may compete with more than one turnout if scheduling permits. A driver may ride as groom/navigator for another competitor if scheduling permits.
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EVENT 20 Mile House Combined Driving Trial DATE : July 19, 2015
DRIVER _____________________________________________ Date of birth if under 18 ______________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________ CITY /STATE/ZIP _____________________________
TELEPHONE: H _____________________ Other _______________________
EMAIL ________________________________________________________
NAVIGATOR ________________________________________ Date of birth if under 18 ______________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________ CITY /STATE/ZIP _____________________________
TELEPHONE: H _____________________ Other _______________________
Permission for a minor to show: I hereby consent to the entry of my child, _____________________________, in this horse
event and certify that I have read the foregoing representations and statements and that the same may be deemed a part
thereof, and hereby accept responsibility thereunder for the participation of said minor.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________________
ALL DRIVERS AND NAVIGATORS must sign disclaimer on next page.
Please check one item on each line: a. Class: ___ Training ___ Preliminary
b. Turnout: ___ Single ___ Pair ___ Tandem ___ Four-in-hand
c. Animal(s): ___ VSE (very small equine) ___ Pony ___ Horse
d. Phases: ___ Dressage & cones only ___ Full three-phase event
Please mail entry form, disclaimer (signed by both driver and navigator), lunch reservations, and payments to: 20-Mile House CDT, c/o Susan Tyler, 755 Vista Lane, Lakewood, CO 80214
HAVE LUNCH WITH US!
Name of Animal Age Height Gender Color Breed
Entry fee $50.00. ($75 for non CDS members includes membership fee) $
Box Lunches $10 each: ___Roast Beef ___Pastrami ___Turkey ___Veggie
$
_____ volunteer lunch sponsorships $10.00 each (an assortment will be provided.) S
_____ class sponsorships at $10 each (Please indicate division & class sponsored.
___________________________________________________________________
$
Make checks payable to Colorado Driving Society. Total: $
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20 Mile House Combined Driving Trial Release
The undersigned fully assumes all responsibilities and risks from or arising out of the transportation, handling, use, and driving
and/or riding of horses at any and all Colorado Driving Society activities, and at adjacent arenas that may be owned or
controlled by the Colorado Driving Society, and further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Colorado Driving
Society (the “Premises”), their respective trainers, employees, agents, independent contractors, and members of boards of
governance (“Indemnities”) from all damages, losses, expenses or liabilities for any injury to the person or property of the
undersigned, third parties or said horses at the Premises by the undersigned. I understand that there are risks involved in the
use of the Premises, and I fully assume all such risks, and knowingly waive any and all specific notice of existence of such
conditions.
Driver: Groom/Navigator:
Signature: __________________________________ Signature: __________________________________
Date: __________________ Date: __________________
Print name: _________________________________ Print name: _________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Telephone: _________________________
Address: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________
City/State/ZIP: ______________________________ City/State/ZIP: ______________________________
Doctor’s name: ______________________________ Doctor’s name: ______________________________
Dr.’s phone: _________________ Dr.’s phone: _________________
Medical conditions we should be aware of: Medical conditions we should be aware of:
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
If either of the above individuals is a minor, please complete the following:
On behalf of the above-named minor, I waive and release all claims for damages, losses or expenses to person or property,
which may be caused by an unreasonable act or failure to act of the Indemnities names above. I understand that there are
risks involved in the use of the Premises, and I assume that risk of all conditions in and about said facility for myself and the
above from all damages, losses, expenses or liabilities for any injury to the person or property of the above-named minor, third
parties or said Indemnities caused by or arising out of the transportation, handling, use or riding of horses at the Premises by
the above-named minor.
Parent/guardian signature:_____________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________
In addition to the Release provided above and any release in any other agreement, the following warning is given in
accordance with Colorado Law.
WARNING
UNDER COLORADO LAW, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR
THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT
RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSEUANT TO SECTION 13-21-120, COLORADO REVISED
STATUTES.
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Volunteers Needed!
This is your chance. If you’re someone who’s competed at many CDS events, this is a way to give back to the
club. If you’re just starting to drive, it’s a way to learn about competitive driving. It’s also a chance to spend a day
outside with fun people doing something worthwhile.
On Saturday, July 18, we’ll set the courses. We’ll be setting up dressage and cones arenas. We’ll also mark and
measure the marathon course and mark the gates in the hazards. If you’re competing, this is a great chance to see
the course ahead of time without having to worry about what your horse is up to or when you need to be in an
arena on the morning of the show.
On Sunday, July 19, show day, in the early morning, we need folks to set up sun shades, tables and chairs for
the officials, to measure wheels, and to hand out competitor packets. Then we’ll need folks to get competitors in
and out of the dressage and cones arenas, and pick up downed balls and cones. We need a couple of drivers for the
marathon course “walk” in the morning, and people to dismantle the cones and dressage arenas during the lunch
break. In the afternoon we need many timers and judges for the marathon and its hazards. When everything’s over,
we’ll need a few folks to take down the marathon course and hazard markers, take down sunshades and equipment,
and pack everything up.
If you can help, please fill out the form below and mail it to
Susan Tyler, 755 Vista Lane, Lakewood, CO 80214
or call 303-915-9553 (cell) or 303-232-1742 (landline)
or email [email protected]
If you signed up to volunteer for this event by phone or email, please reconfirm here your intention to volunteer. Thanks!
Yes! I’ll do it! I’ll volunteer! I can help on
___ Course set-up day, Sat., July18, 2015
___ At the event, Sun., July 19, 2015
___ I can work in the
___ early morning (7:00 am)
___ morning (8:30 am)
___ afternoon (12:00 noon)
___ I’ll do whatever you need me to.
___ I’d like to choose what I do and would prefer
___ setting up before the event is underway
___ hospitality for competitors & volunteers
___ coordinating dressage competitors
___ coordinating cones competitors
___ setting cones
___ serving lunch
___ taking down the cones & dressage arenas
___ timing the start/ finish of the marathon
___ timing/observing marathon hazards
___ collecting score judging sheets
___ dismantling the marathon course
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:_____ ZIP:___________
Phone: (H)__________________________ (C) ___________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
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COLORADO DRIVING SOCIETY
Presents the Sixteenth Annual
20 MILE HOUSE
COMBINED DRIVING TRIAL
Sunday, July 19, 2015, 9:00 AM
Salisbury Equestrian Park 11920 N Motsenbocker Rd, Parker, CO 80134
Illustration from a photograph of the original 20 Mile House, taken by George Hincke
in the 1890’s, and owned by the Douglas County Public Library.
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Event Location Salisbury Equestrian Park